Rookie Sean Newcomb’s 8 Strikeouts Help Braves Edge Mets 3-2

ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Newcomb kept striking out Mets batters even when he couldn’t rely on his big curveball.
For Braves manager Brian Snitker, that was an encouraging sign about the rookie left-hander’s future.
Newcomb recorded eight strikeouts, including five straight, and Atlanta beat Rafael Montero and the New York Mets 3-2 on Friday night.
Newcomb (6-5, 255 pounds) relied on his strong fastball. When he didn’t have a good feel on his curveball, he